Trotsky's request is unclear1. If he refuses, a decision of the P[olit]bureau is needed. I am in favor of not accepting Trotsky's resignation (from this case).

22/V.

Lenin.

Fond 2, op. 1, d. 23226 - autograph.

1The letter referred to L.D.Trotsky's refusal to supervise the work of the State Vault of Valuables (Gokhran).